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Shock Absorbers > < Replace wheel journal

Replace both rear springs and damper rings

  Remove

1.   Detach gaiter (arrow) on handbrake lever
•   Unclip gaiter
Push gaiter over handbrake lever
2.   Release handbrake
•   Remove protective cap (2)
•   Loosen nut (1) from handbrake cable
Object Number: 10678330  Size: DEFAULT


3.   Remove rear wheels.
•   Unscrew 10x or 8x wheel bolts
Note:   Mark position relative to wheel hub
Object Number: 10678335  Size: DEFAULT

4.   Place hydraulic jack KM-904 A and CH-48374 (3) below rear axle and align
Note:   Check for correct position and attachments! See magnifying glass in diagram.
•   Raise hydraulic jack until rear axle lies against CH-48374 (3) (magnifying glass)
5.   Detach 2x dampers lower
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (2), (4)
6.   Remove 2x coil springs (1)
•   Lower hydraulic jack until coil springs can be removed
•   Remove 2x coil springs (1) with damper rings

  Install

7.   Insert 2x rear springs
•   Lower hydraulic jack until rear axle is free
•   Insert 2x coil springs with damper rings top and bottom
Note:   Note installation positions
8.   Attach dampers at bottom both sides
•   Tighten 2x bolt 90 Nm
9.   Attach rear wheels
•   Tighten 10x or 8x wheel bolts 110 Nm

Shock Absorbers > < Replace wheel journal